Arkansas State squares off against Purdue Fort Wayne in NIT matchup
By The Associated Press••Sky F1
Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (21-13, 14-9 Horizon) at Arkansas State Red Wolves (25-9, 15-5 Sun Belt) Jonesboro, Arkansas; Friday, 2 p. m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Arkansas State and Purdue Fort Wayne meet in the National Invitation Tournament.
The Red Wolves have gone 15-5 against Sun Belt opponents, with a 10-4 record in non-conference play. Arkansas State is 0-2 in one-possession games. The Mastodons are 14-9 against Horizon opponents.
Purdue Fort Wayne ranks fifth in the Horizon giving up 63. 8 points while holding opponents to 40. 1% shooting.
Arkansas State is shooting 38. 4% from the field this season, 1. 7 percentage points lower than the 40.
1% Purdue Fort Wayne allows to opponents. Purdue Fort Wayne averages 70. 9 points per game, 4.